how many soldiers/vets use the shanty?

[bigbucky1]

I got a cousin down there in gulfport also a seabee but could not tell you doing what or where.  From what I here from him though he really likes it there and will try to keep his duty station there as much as possible.

[walleygod]

I got a cousin down there in gulfport also a seabee but could not tell you doing what or where.  From what I here from him though he really likes it there and will try to keep his duty station there as much as possible.

that shoulnt b a problem from what i understand the only other cb base is in sandiago i think

[MT Hank]

U.S.S Chicago CG 11 (Guided Missle Cruiser)
Machinist Mate 3rd class
1966 - 1969 (Two deployments to Vietnam)

[Hardwater Problem]

There's a lot of great guys on here, I feel kind of silly, I did eight years in the Army reserves in Omaha, Ne.  530 mp bn. and didn't get deployed the entire time I was in.  My unit has been deployed four or five times since and was deployed to Iraq when I was in basic.  Great group of guys.  Thanks to all serviceman...  even the marines.  P.S. ...  I've never looked like the army guy in the marine picture, even as a reservist.

[backatit]

There's a lot of great guys on here, I feel kind of silly, I did eight years in the Army reserves in Omaha, Ne.  530 mp bn. and didn't get deployed the entire time I was in.  My unit has been deployed four or five times since and was deployed to Iraq when I was in basic.  Great group of guys.  Thanks to all serviceman...  even the marines.  P.S. ...  I've never looked like the army guy in the marine picture, even as a reservist.

Why would you feel silly   The Reserves and National Guard play an important part of national security. 

[Oldbear]

US Army 1966-1968
Radioman & CO's driver

[brokeinNYS]

1954 -58  signalman 2nd on a Navy super tanker, home port Long Beach Ca - Japan - Korea - Philippines - and other far east  areas
              Last trip 92 straight days - six typhoons and two tidal waves was enough to make me want to
              take up gardening - metal detecting and fishing from small boats. Plus - it was before the days
              the female gender became part of the ships roster.

[sounderlost]

GySgt Steve here

Marine KC-130 Flight Engineer and now the Family Readiness Officer for our Group

USMC 83-present

usmc 2/9 1985-89 semper fi

[backwoodswalker]

For my son Karl;
U.S Army Michigan National Gaurd
1431st Engineer Group
Sapper squad
Camp Shelby Ms.
Headed for Afghanistan 1-09
Be Safe. And come home.

[Cheeks13]

Hey Cheeks!! When were you in the the Med? I did the second half of the Iwo's last Med cruise; August 92-Nov 92. Just wondering if you were part of our battle group or the relieving battle group. We had Dick Cheney aboard during the multi-national exercise when that little incident with the Saratoga happened.

Anchors Away!
Mike

I was in the Med from Mar 95- Sept 95. I was in boot when you were there. And just to clarify, it's aweigh, not away. Glad to see such a Navy presence!! Guess you can't keep us from the water, even when it's frozen!! Cheeks out!!! 8)

[gearjammer]

served proudly 18th FA 76-80, 3/2ACR 80-82, 104th Trans82-84

[db1561]

I never had the privilege to serve, but I respect all who have and all who are currently enlisted.. God bless you all former and present!

Thank you!

[lindenborn]

49th armor 1989-1998 Texas Army Natnl Guard Then got smart and joined the Navy in 98  Been in since.  Stationed at the Naval Air Station in Brunswick Me. now.  Loved every minute of it!  I appreciate every service members duty and their families!  My hats off to everyone of you!

[spearchucker]

Sgt. USMC '99-'04
Operation Eduring Freedom-26th MEU Kandahar, Afghanistan  Dec./Jan. 2001

[Sledgod]

U.S. Navy 1989-1993

I was a part the squadron VAW-113 with which we served on the USS Independence, USS Midway and the USS Carl Vinson ended being an E-3 (AMS3). 

I did sign up for a 6 month stint with the Navy reserve but they had just closed the reserve airbase at Great Lakes so wasn't able to work on airplanes therefore I didn't re-up.

[bigbucky1]

I dont know walleyguy  my unclke was attched to the special forces in norfolk as a seebee.

[holeinhide]

US Navy 1990-present one year left until I join the retired roster.

[USMarine2001]

US Marine Corps
2001-2005 (AD)
2006-2007 (Reserve)
Operation Enduring freedom Djbouti (the Bouti) Africa
Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005

[seabee]

I dont know walleyguy  my unclke was attched to the special forces in norfolk as a seebee.

The Seabees have 2 types of duty stations, "Battalion" and "public works". The Battalion duty stations are Gulfport Miss. and Port Hueneme Ca. This is where most new bees end up right after basic training and its where they get their wings (hands on experience). Battalions are usually a 4 year tour where you are over seas for 6 months, then back at homeport for 6 months. Once you have completed this 4 year tour you are usually offered a "public works" which can be here or over seas, and usually last up to 3 years, after that you may have to go back to battalion.(not always). They try and rotate you stateside for a few years and then overseas for a few years....makes it fair for everyone. Your Uncle was most likely attached to the specwar(speacial warfare) group we have down there. They are mainly a seal support group.  Its a pretty cool gig! I said in a previous post that the seabees was one coolest jobs in the Navy, and this is why, there are so many oppurtunitys as a seabee. I was fortunate to be selected out of basic training to serve at the presidential retreat(camp david). There are a group of about 40 fulltime seabees who fully support the retreat. That was considered "public works" for me, so once my time was up, they sent me over seas....(Cuba)...lol, Had the best time of my life in Gtmo.........never wanted to leave, since they wouldnt keep me on the island, i just got out of the navy, my 5 years were up. Hope this helps some.................. .....Seabee

[bigbucky1]

Seabee My uncle is still ain and has a reallly gravy job of being one of the fulltime guys at a reserve center in ohio now. He is just waiting to get spme new orders and he hopes to go to gulport which should just about fininsh him up for a 20yr gig.

[NamVet]

USMC ,combat Engineer, Vietnam Vet.

[wile.e.1]

USN  1977-80  USS RANGER  CV-61

[The Dad Fisherman]

US Navy 1982-1989
USS O'Bannon '83-'87

[yonderfishin]

Florida Air National Guard  1989-1993  ( yep, weekend warriors count too )

I was just a vehicle mechanic, but try doing your job if we arent doing ours   

[playhardtte]

     1990-1998,  light infantry 2-104th Yankee division and 1-104th infantry 26th ID.
     1999- present, 321st QM and now 125th QM (water dogs ) water purification

[yukon]

82nd Airborne Division, Short-Range Air Defense 1981-1984                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

[Mikeguard01]

Full time Maryland Air National Guard. 1983 - present.

Mike

[scokat]

USAF 1981 - 1992

Drug dog handler
Bomb dog handler

Germany, a little further south on the map, and texas.

Incidentally my son just got out of the AF,  he was the fifth generation active duty.

[Russell]

Full Time Air Guard 1966 - 2005 Retired Maintenance Chief 104th Fighter Wing MA ANG
Bosnia (2), Kosovo, Southern Watch (2), Iraqi Freedom (2003)

You ground guys gotta love them A10's...

[Pajns]

I am Proud and Honored to have served in the United States Air Force. And a BIG Thank YOU to those who are serving and have served!! GOD Bless AMERICA!!